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GUDMUNDUR PALMI SIGVALDASON

Born: Dec 20, 1919

Date of Passing: Jan 20, 2016

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GUDMUNDUR PALMI SIGVALDASON December 20, 1919 - January 20, 2016 Palmi passed away peacefully on January 20, 2016, at the Arborg Personal Care Home, at the age of 96. He is survived by his wife Kristine; children, Cecil (Wendy), Ollie (Len), Dianne (Dale), Warren (Sally); grandchildren, Wade (Merrilee), Keith (Pam), Brandy (Bill), Tyler (Michelle), Tim (Jen), Justin (Kim), Dana, Kristin and Amy; great-grandchildren: Brooke, Kirsten, Leif, Danika, Kataryna, Bryce and Brielle. Palmi is also survived by his dear sister Hulda Johnson and brother Steini (Margaret). Palmi was predeceased by his parents, Gudmundur (Mundi) and Steinunn, brother Sigmar (Thorey) and three siblings in infancy. Palmi grew up and farmed in Geysir until retiring to Arborg. During his earlier years, he fished on Lake Winnipeg. Palmi joined the Armed Forces serving with them for two and one half years. Palmi loved people - he was interested in what you were doing and always shook your hand. His bright eyes and warm smile will be missed by many. Thank you to all the caring staff of Home Care, Mary Thorarinson and Arborg Personal Care Homes. Also very special thank you to our dear family friend, Marlene Nordal Taylor for all her love and support. A celebration of Palmi's life will be held on May 19 at the Arborg Bifrost Community Hall at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Palmi's name to Arborg Personal Care Home, P.O. Box 10, Arborg, MB R0C 0A0. MacKenzie Funeral Home in care of arrangements. info@mackenziefh.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 20, 2016

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  • Aunt Kristine, Cecil, Ollie, Dianne, Warren and families Our heartfelt sympathy is coming to each of you in the passing of a great, great man who we call Uncle Palmi. He was always interested in what was going on in our lives and so very kind with a great smile. He had 96 years of great living and kept that smile throughout! Love to all, Colleen and Vern - Posted by: Colleen Olafson & Vern Bryce (Relatives) on: Feb 20, 2016

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